How to Keep Up Your Vintage Style in the Warmer Months

04/12/2013

With the cold weather gone, we find our lovely vintage-inspired cardis, and smart, cozy pullovers shoved to the other side of the closet, and our fresh, bright, cotton skirts and dresses awaiting our everyday wear. However, with the old-time sweaters also goes our vast supply of mix-and-matching new outfits throughout the cool season, as those items which were necessary to layer are now a burden to us in the warm summer. So how do we “beat the heat” and stay fashionably vintage without repeating styles over, and over, and over again?ACCESSORIES!

What would we ladies do without our charming bangles, classy pearls, and fluffy scarves, anyway? Now in the hotter months we can employ our supply to it’s utter most, while still keeping cool and comfortable!But wait- just what is and looks vintage? Well, here are a few staples that can dress up any outfit lickety-split, without misplacing old-time style:

There’s purely nothing I like better than a beautifully printed, silky scarf to tie ’round my neck “Roman Holiday” style, or bind up my hair like a 40s housewife. Look for classy floral prints, or bright tropical designs on your scarves to keep up that retro style! Psst- infinity scarves are 60s! *squee*

Now hats, I think, are the least worn in our society nowadays- but when you look back oh, say 60-70 years- what did you see? Hat-wearers– that’s what! With that in mind, I think it’s safe to conclude that as long as you wear a classic straw cloche or huge, floppy sunhat you will most certainly step in time with the early to mid century fashions. What’s more? It keeps those pesky sunburning rays off your fair complexion, while remaining fashionable and stylish! Keep in mind your face shape, however, when picking out your smart bonnet- as some hats look better on some than others!

Ah, sunglasses. The perfect accessory for bright days… and bringing in that retro flair to any outfit! Try cat-eyes, as those withhold that 50s look; or round frames, sealed with 40s flair! (Remember your face shape one again, and try on several shapes to get the perfect frame for you! Just try and keep in mind the vintage-retro look to accomplish your old-timey accessory style)

There must be nothing more fun and chocked full of vintage flair than bright, bold bangles and tropical tid-bits to hang about your neck and ears! This one certain shop that Brigid came across a few weeks ago whilst browsing the vast website of Etsy, is this absolutely charming store by the name of Luxelite! All of the jewelry featured above is from that delightful emporium of vintage trinket remakes! The boutique specializes in bright, kitzy delights harkening back to our favorite eras, perfect for any vintage lovers collection of jewels and bangles!

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Ohh the scarves! One reason I’m so excited to cut my hair-next week! Woot!-is because I can start wearing the 1940’s housewife scarf! My hair is currently much too long to do it. 😛 One of my favorite things is sunglasses, I have a very I love Lucy-esque pair that I bought for like, $8 and I am in love with them! I also love vintage skirts..I have a few in my closet right now that I haven’t been able to wear all Winter, excited to break them out of my closet!Kalin from Modestyismypolicy.blogspot.com

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